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Zanzibar Hostel

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Stone Town, Gizenga, Shanghani Street, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi
  • Place, House of Wonders
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forodhani Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Room, Mixed Dorm

Room, Mixed Dorm

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Zanzibar Town

At Zanzibar Hostel you'll be within steps of Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum. Highlights at this hostel include a nightclub, and in-room kitchens and free high-speed Internet. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and spa services. Continental breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Stone Town hostel include Mbweni Ruins and Nakupenda Beach.
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What's nearby

  • House of Wonders - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Forodhani Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Slave Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forodhani Park - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪House of Karafuu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livingstone Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mama Mia Gelato - Stone Town - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Zanzibar Hostel

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A nightclub, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Zanzibar Hostel.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Coffee shop
Zanzibar Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Accommodations all include kitchens.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 4 for adults and USD 3 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 12

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 4 for adults and from USD 3 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10.00 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Zanzibar Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Zanzibar Town
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Zanzibar Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Zanzibar Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Zanzibar Hostel?

Yep, Zanzibar Hostel is a short 1-minute walk from Nakupenda Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Is there a spa on site at Zanzibar Hostel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

What makes Zanzibar Hostel a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Zanzibar Hostel.

Does Zanzibar Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zanzibar Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Zanzibar Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Zanzibar Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.